Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
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Removing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring-could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or
death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.
1. Protect the coil spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs, and remove the piston rod nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Temporarily install the coil spring, dust boot and mounting rubber on the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the
step of the lower spring seat.
2. Mark the coil spring, dust boot and mounting rubber for proper installation as shown in the figure.
3. Align the marks of the coil spring and dust boot.
Protect the coil spring and dust boot using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.
